Sunscreen Excuses Even Smart Women Make

8 SPF Myths You've Gotta Forget

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Despite the fact that women know they should wear sunscreen every day of the year, only 31% do, according to a recent poll by Prevention.com. And many of those who skip SPF feel guilty about it—so much so that 31% admit they've fibbed about putting on sunscreen because they're embarrassed about their bad habit. So what gives? If we all know that sunscreen helps to protect our skin from cancer and prevent signs of aging such as age spots and wrinkles, why aren't more of us using it?

To find out, Prevention asked dermatologists to share some of the most common excuses women give for going outdoors unprotected. Read on and you'll discover there's really no good reason to skimp on sunscreen—you'll be healthier (and younger-looking!) if you use it.